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Singapore has introduced a programme that rewards citizens for spending time reading books, aiming to reduce excessive phone scrolling and improve concentration. The initiative raises a question for Nepal, where smartphone and social media use among young people continues to grow.
Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.
The National Child Rights Council has urged people not to share photos or videos of children affected by the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli floods, warning that displaced and separated children may face greater risks of exploitation and human trafficking.
From Barpak, Gorkha, to the streets of Thamel and the trekking trails of Nepal, Tula Ram Ghale’s journey has been shaped by struggle, persistence and a decision to build his future at home. After 15 years in adventure tourism, he has now started Shoe Spa Nepal with a vision to develop a modern, inclusive and eco-friendly footwear care industry in Nepal.
Police have identified Surendra Bhatta of Baitadi, reportedly a government employee, as the suspect in the Imadol indecent exposure case involving a young woman in Lalitpur.
Chinese tech entrepreneur Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance and owner of TikTok, has become Asia's second-richest person, overtaking Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani after a sharp rise in ByteDance's valuation. The latest wealth rankings highlight the growing influence of technology and artificial intelligence alongside traditional sectors such as infrastructure, energy and telecommunications in shaping Asia's richest individuals.
The government has introduced a new code of conduct for chief administrative officers in local governments, restricting the use of social media for personal purposes during office hours. The guidelines also impose stricter rules on gifts, hospitality, official resources, foreign travel, and professional conduct both inside and outside the workplace.
The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has introduced a new code of conduct for its employees, restricting the use of social media during office hours.
